Karen Farrell Joins CWT as Senior Vice President - Global Talent & Total Rewards

(16 Feb 2022)  CWT has appointed Karen Farrell as Senior Vice President - Global Talent & Total Rewards.

In this role, Karen and her team will develop and lead talent acquisition and talent management strategies, as well as spearhead the company’s learning and development, compensation, and benefits efforts.

Karen Farell

Karen reports to Catherine Maguire-Vielle, Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer.

“Karen’s breadth of experience in the talent and rewards sector, alongside her global experience with large corporations, are fundamental to this important role,” said Catherine Maguire-Vielle. “As the CWT business evolves, so does the need for innovative talent strategies. With Karen’s results-driven ethic and deep sector knowledge, we’re excited to welcome her into the team and successfully continue to grow the business with a talent and rewards-first approach.”

Karen joins CWT from Boehringer Ingelheim, where she worked for over 20 years in various HR roles, most recently as Vice President - Total Rewards U.S., where she led the attraction, retention, and orientation strategy for the business, with responsibilities spanning compensation and mobility services, health and welfare benefits, fleet management services, and change and project management.

Karen holds a Master of Science in Human Resources and Organizational Development from Manhattanville College in Purchase, New York and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cedar Crest College in Allentown, Pennsylvania.